The government benefits short term, but the money will eventually go back to the original buyer of the bond
Conservatives and Liberals feel...
that government bonds are a dependable place to invest money. The government is unlikely to go bankrupt and t=so there is a good guarantee that you will get money back. It also helps the government pay for a variety of programs, including funding the federal deficit, so conservatives and liberals both support the buying of government bonds.
Government Bonds
Interest Group Politics
Who Pays?
Citizens that buy government bondsWho Benefits?
The government benefits short term, but the money will eventually go back to the original buyer of the bondConservatives and Liberals feel...
that government bonds are a dependable place to invest money. The government is unlikely to go bankrupt and t=so there is a good guarantee that you will get money back. It also helps the government pay for a variety of programs, including funding the federal deficit, so conservatives and liberals both support the buying of government bonds.